Criminal Justice Team Leader
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,098 to £37,037 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary is dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Via |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Job0334 |
Summary
We’re looking for a Criminal Justice Team Leader for our Gloucestershire Service. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced drug and alcohol recovery leader to work within our Gloucestershire Service, working closely with partners from Probation and the courts, Gloucestershire Police and other multi agency partners.
Your focus will be to ensure the delivery of excellent services, meeting service contractual requirements, key performance indicators and responding to internal and external (e.g., CQC) audits and reviews.
You will support a team of Recovery Practitioners, with client engagement, treatment support and care coordination, in particular for those who have been given a community sentencing treatment requirement (CSTR), an out of court disposal order (OOCD) or have been seen in a custody environment. You will work in partnership with stakeholders including those who use our services, staff and volunteers and to take the lead in specific designated areas, supporting to deliver strategic and operational goals.
This exciting role will offer you the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of people, their families and the community.
This role is dependent upon the successful applicant obtaining an enhanced DBS and Police and Probation Vetting level 2.
This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.
We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Deadline: 6th April 2026 at midnight
Salary: £35,098 - £37,038 per annum, depending on experience
Vacancy type: Permanent
Working hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Our Criminal Justice Service Manager is happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. you can reach Kate Simmons at Kate.Simmons@viaorg.uk.
Your focus will be to ensure the delivery of excellent services, meeting service contractual requirements, key performance indicators and responding to internal and external (e.g., CQC) audits and reviews.
You will support a team of Recovery Practitioners, with client engagement, treatment support and care coordination, in particular for those who have been given a community sentencing treatment requirement (CSTR), an out of court disposal order (OOCD) or have been seen in a custody environment. You will work in partnership with stakeholders including those who use our services, staff and volunteers and to take the lead in specific designated areas, supporting to deliver strategic and operational goals.
This exciting role will offer you the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of people, their families and the community.
This role is dependent upon the successful applicant obtaining an enhanced DBS and Police and Probation Vetting level 2.
This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.
We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Deadline: 6th April 2026 at midnight
Salary: £35,098 - £37,038 per annum, depending on experience
Vacancy type: Permanent
Working hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Our Criminal Justice Service Manager is happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. you can reach Kate Simmons at Kate.Simmons@viaorg.uk.
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